Ladybirds

Inspection of Ladybirds St Bartholomews Cofe Primary School, Leaveslake Drove, West Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 3QJ

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider understands her duty to keep children safe and can recognise the indicators that may cause her concern about the welfare of a child. She knows how to refer any concerns she or staff may have. Furthermore, the provider understands how to recognise if a child is at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. n The provider discusses how staff will plan and provide a range of activities that build on children's interests and complement their learning in school. n The provider demonstrates that she has a good knowledge of positive methods to use to manage children's behaviour effectively. n The provider has a clear understanding of how to help young children form close bonds and attachments, to support their emotional development. She describes how staff will support and encourage children to adopt healthy hygiene routines. n The provider understands the importance of establishing partnerships with

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This provision meets requirements

parents and teachers to have a shared approach to meeting children's needs. n The provider uses self-evaluation to recognise the strengths of the club and to identify any areas for improvement. The provider meets regularly with the staff team and offers yearly one-to-one supervision meetings. She uses this opportunity to discuss individual training needs.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550224 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10130734 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care Age range of children 5 to 11 Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 27 Name of registered person Ladybirds Pre-School Playgroup Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01775640848 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Ladybirds registered in 2017 and operates from St Bartholomews C of E Primary School in West Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire. The club operates Monday to Friday during term time only, from 7.45am until 8.45am and 3.15pm until 5.45pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held a meeting with the provider to discuss their understanding of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector looked at documentation relating to staff suitability, safeguarding and children's information records. n The inspector toured the areas of the premises used by children and looked at the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the provider.

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10 December 2019 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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10 December 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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